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Owensboro
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army launched an emergency food campaign at western Kentucky locations after food-assistance requests climbed to three to five times the normal level—local officials are accepting donations and non-perishable food items to support families facing high grocery and utility costs. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Windy Hollow Biscuit House in Owensboro is reviving its $2.50 Thanksgiving buffet—an event that honors the legacy of Hal Miller, a longtime local icon. Owners Evelyn Miller and her daughter Hallie McCarty will offer a community-style meal on Thanksgiving for all families. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Glenn Funeral Home will host its 13th Give & Go event in November—collecting donations for the Empowerment Academy of Owensboro. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Impact100 Owensboro celebrated 20 years by awarding four local nonprofits a record sum of $332,500 in grants during its annual meeting Tuesday night—marking a milestone in community support. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Thousands of young trick-or-treaters will fill downtown on Thursday evening when Trail of Treats transforms Veterans Boulevard — along with a section of West Second Street — into a large Halloween celebration for local families. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will return to our area in November with stops at Henderson's Lowe's Home Improvement on November 12th (11 am–7 pm), Newburgh's Myriad Brewing Co. Taproom on November 13th (12 pm–8 pm) and November 16th (12 pm–8 pm), and Owensboro's Villa Point Tractor Supply Co. on November 15th (11 am–7 pm)—customers are encouraged to use the mobile app due to expected long wait times. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Cottage launches Terror in the Corn Maze at 6869 Highway 56 featuring three attractions (Haunted Corn Maze, Haunted Trail in the Woods, and Haunted Tobacco Barn) that run nightly from 7pm to 10pm until November 1st. Local groups perform each evening (Apollo High School today, Daviess County High School, Friends of Encore Musicals, and Owensboro High School’s Rose Curtain Players) while $20 ticket sales support local arts and education. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Community and Technical College is now eligible to be among the top 200 institutions considered for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence; a spokesperson said the recognition shows the hard work of its faculty, staff & students and its key role in supporting social mobility and economic opportunity. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County officials responded to complaints over the animal shelter after the fiscal court voted to have (It Takes a Village) manage the facility earlier this year. Sheriff Brad Youngman said discussions on euthanasia were limited and the spay and neuter clinic will restart early November. TriStateHomepage.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kynect open enrollment for health plans begins Saturday, and residents must choose a plan by Dec. 15 as ACA tax credits set to expire on Dec. 31 may lead to higher premiums. Governor Beshear warned that up to 100000 Kentuckians could face higher costs—if Congress does not extend the credits—adding stress for many. WAVE
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Southern Accents - Tribute to Tom Petty
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Tom Petty tribute with Southern Accents and relive the iconic sounds of the Heartbreakers.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming reimagining of Scrooge's tale in the festive Smoky Mountains, filled with music and magic.
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Blippi Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.
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Postmodern Jukebox: MAGIC, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a vintage music performance featuring genre-twisting covers of pop hits and classic holiday songs.
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